The Ultimate Guide to Endpoint Detection and Response

2026 · UK Edition

Also known as EDR.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) is a critical component in modern cybersecurity strategies, focusing on the real-time detection, investigation, and mitigation of cyber threats targeting endpoints such as laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices. As cyber threats evolve in complexity and frequency, organizations increasingly rely on EDR solutions to gain deeper visibility and improve response times against sophisticated attacks.

The recent stories under this tag highlight advancements in EDR technologies, including integrations with AI and machine learning to enhance threat detection capabilities. They demonstrate the growing adoption of extended detection and response (XDR) platforms, which unify multiple security components to provide a broader scope of protection across networks, cloud workloads, and endpoints. Readers will find discussions on evolving challenges like ransomware surges, insider threats, and the rising importance of proactive security measures. Insights into the partnerships, product launches, and industry analyses offer valuable perspectives for IT professionals seeking to strengthen their organization’s cybersecurity posture through effective endpoint protection and response strategies.

UK Endpoint Detection and Response news
Analyst Insights
CrowdStrike Falcon now available via Microsoft Marketplace
Canalys · EDR · Endpoint Protection
Last month
Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn
Polaris Market Research · EDR · Firewalls
Last month
CrowdStrike study touts 273% ROI on modern endpoint security
EDR · Endpoint Protection
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Tanium named Leader in IDC report on Windows tools
Gartner · EDR · IT Automation
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Tanium named Leader in Gartner 2026 endpoint report
Gartner · EDR · Endpoint Protection
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Expert columns
Bridging the gap: Cybersecurity breakthroughs and imbalances
By Chaitra Malladad of Workflo Solutions
3 days ago
Why real cyber protection is a continuous discipline
By Michael Crean of SonicWall
3 days ago
The future of work in 2026: Building the modern workspace
By Peter McLeavery of Cybit
Last week
From breach to recovery - 5 ways to prepare your IT team for the unexpected
By Al Kingsley MBE of NetSupport
Last month
Apex champions proactive firewall upgrades for MSPs
By Gaëlle Perrin of SonicWall
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: SquareX's Audrey Adeline on why the browser is 'the new endpoint'
Discussing DevOps
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Recent news
Hexnode debuts device-aware IdP to fuse identity & UEM
About Bring Your Own Device
Yesterday
Forcepoint adds ARIA AI assistant to Data Security Cloud
About Cloud Services
Yesterday
Structural stress rises for sysadmins in hybrid IT era
About IT service management
2 days ago
Climb, Sophos seal exclusive Irish cybersecurity deal
About Firewalls
2 days ago
Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users
About Software Updates
2 days ago
MSPs warned as cyber criminals weaponise trusted access
About Cloud Services
2 days ago
TeamViewer enhances Microsoft Intune integration
About Workplace
3 days ago
Slow patching leaves SMB endpoints exposed for weeks
About Software Updates
3 days ago
Identity attacks dominate Expel's 2026 threat report
About Malware
3 days ago
SentinelOne unveils identity tools for human & AI use
About Data Protection
5 days ago
Splashtop links endpoint management with CrowdStrike
About IT Department
Last week
Beachhead unveils AI-driven ComplianceEZ 2.0 for MSPs
About Data Protection
Last week
SentinelOne targets AI identity threats with new suite
About Endpoint Protection
Last week
AI-driven cyber threats grow as breakouts accelerate
About Virtualisation
Last week
Insider risk costs soar as AI reshapes workplace data
About Data Protection
Last week
Job moves
Omnissa adds Board Directors & new HR Chief for growth
Move at Cisco
Last week
OPSWAT names Jan Miller CTO to lead new Technology Centre
Move at OPSWAT
Last month
ControlUp adds product & alliances leaders to fuel growth
Move at Google
Last month
Recast names Jake Mosey chief product officer to boost Intune tools
Move at Microsoft
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Acronis names Jo Holliday UK & Ireland General Manager
Move at Acronis
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Paul Nannetti appointed Chair to lead Ekco's European growth
Move at IBM
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Tanium names Tara Ryan as Chief Marketing Officer for growth
Move at McAfee
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Whip Around appoints new directors as global expansion accelerates
Move at Saatchi & Saatchi
Mon, 19th May 2025
Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth
Move at Pure Storage
Thu, 15th May 2025
WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim
Move at Palo Alto Networks
Tue, 13th May 2025
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